Landslides in Luwu kill five, trap dozens
Amson Pandolo, the head of the South Sulawesi Disaster Mitigation Agency, said the cause of the landslide was heavy rain and unstable soil conditions.
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President Jokowi promotes Prabowo to honorary general of Indonesian Military
President Jokowi told reporters later that the honorary rank was awarded following a lengthy verification process in accordance with the 2009 TNI Law.
Indonesian corruption watchdog intensifies probe into House procurement for lawmakers’ residences
The antigraft body has identified possible suspects in connection with the case but declined to reveal their identities, citing the ongoing investigation.
Indonesia calls on UN Security Council to keep region free of nuclear weapons
With the rapid emergence of new military technology and an ever-divided geopolitical landscape, a more responsive effort toward disarmament is paramount, said Foreign Minister…
Subsidies, social aid to stretch Indonesia’s budget deficit close to limit
Speaking to reporters, Coordinating Economic Minister Airlangga Hartarto said the 2024 budget deficit was now seen at 2.8 per cent to GDP. That is far above the figure of 2.3 per…
Indonesia hikes rice import quota by 1.6m tonnes to bolster reserves
While acknowledging the current imbalance in the price of rice for consumers and producers, an official underlined that the government was prepared to respond to price…
Indonesia Ulema Council urges House to draft law to prevent climate crisis
The edict, formally called Fatwa No. 86/2023, outlines recommendations for addressing the impacts of the climate crisis through a regulatory approach.
Australia, Indonesia to sign defence pact within ‘months’
In a joint statement, Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto, the nation’s likely next president, hailed the relationship between the two countries, which he said were destined to be…
Prabowo, former president Yudhoyono ‘grow closer’ as Jokowi looms large over transition
Analysts are convinced that the meetings between the two political bigwigs are not just another case of maintaining social ties, but an indication of a power struggle between…
Inclusive marriage registry plan for local religious offices meets with questions, calls for dialogue
Religious Affairs Minister Yaqut Cholil Qoumas announced on February 23 a plan to expand marriage registration services at local religious affairs offices to accommodate people of…